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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe History of Earth Month<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Earth Month is an expansion of Earth Day, started in 1970 by Junior Senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson. The 1960s and 1970s saw massive student-led anti-war protests, and Senator Nelson saw the potential of gathering the energy from the students into protecting the earth as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first Earth Day was April 22, 1970, between mid-terms and finals for maximum opportunities for student participation. Senator Nelson had coordinated with student activist Denis Hayes to create a “teach-in” across multiple universities, to educate about the threats to the environment and ways to protect it. Service projects to clean up trash happened across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a rare moment of nationwide solidarity, dozens of organizations focused on protecting the earth all combined to celebrate Earth Day and call for more regulations. This teamwork led to the founding of the Environmental Protection Agency As the movement grew, so did the timeframe. April was officially designated as Earth Month in 1990. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out these diverse books for Earth Month, and all the people who have made a difference to protect the planet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: The Radical Agenda believes in supporting independent bookstores over big box stores, so we share book links using Bookshop.org. Click on the picture to order your copy of the books that catch your eye, and thank you for supporting small businesses around the country!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the full review of this book here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The story of how Kate Sessions transformed a barren landscape in San Diego, California, into Balboa Park.<\/p>\n<\/div> Watch and listen to the book read on Youtube. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n While Greta is not an American or an immigrant to America, I thought her story is important to share with children because her activism started when she was very young. Everyone can make a difference!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/theradicalagenda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wearewaterprotectors.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever by H. Joseph Hopkins, illustrated by Jill McElmurry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement by Stephanie Roth Sisson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail written and illustrated by Jennifer Thermes <\/h2>\n<\/div>
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<\/figure>Our House is On Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet by Jeanette Winter <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
She Sang for the Mountains: The Story of Singer, Songwriter, Activist Jean Ritchie<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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